Operations Supervisor

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies in Vandalia, Ohio is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead our second shift. This role centers on safety, efficiency, and daily warehouse performance.

You will supervise picking, packing, loading, and forklift operations, plan workloads, mentor staff, ensure RF scanning accuracy, and maintain compliance with company standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a distribution environment.
• Ability to operate stand-up forklifts.
• Experience with RF scanning and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organizational, and coaching skills.
• Safety-conscious mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and write English fluently.
• Dependable, reliable, and energetic.
• Customer service oriented with a professional demeanor.
• Motivational leadership style with a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise second shift picking, checking, and loading operations.
• Plan, assign, and direct work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure all warehouse and food safety standards are met or exceeded.
• Lead by example in promoting a safety-first culture.
• Operate forklifts and order selectors to support operations as needed.
• Ensure accurate loading by stop number, stretch wrapping, and completing load maps.
• Submit route paperwork to invoicing team.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to provide consistent performance feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

RF scanning

Microsoft Office

Stand-up forklift operation

Job description

Hours: Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 1:30 am

Phillips Feed is seeking a hands-on, safety-focused Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead our team. This role is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards. If you're a dependable leader with a passion for logistics and team development, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Supervise second shift picking, checking, and loading operations
• Plan, assign, and direct work to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Ensure all warehouse and food safety standards are met or exceeded
• Lead by example in promoting a safety-first culture
• Operate forklifts and order selectors to support operations as needed
• Ensure accurate loading by stop number, stretch wrapping, and completing load maps
• Submit route paperwork to invoicing team
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to provide consistent performance feedback
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a distribution environment
• Ability to operate stand-up forklifts
• Experience with RF scanning and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication, organizational, and coaching skills
• Safety-conscious mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to read and write English fluently
• Dependable, reliable, and energetic
• Customer service oriented with a professional demeanor
• Motivational leadership style with a team-first attitude
• Strong manual dexterity and control precision
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure